Jul. 16, 2013

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Ebony Shamberger

Nathan Woessner, a 6-year-old who was rescued from a sand dune, is expected to recover within the next two weeks. He remains in critical condition at a Chicago hospital.While running up the 123-foot-tall Mount Baldy in northern Indiana on Friday, he sank 11 feet under the sand and was later pulled out by five firefighters. He was 'encapsulated' in sand for about three hours. / AP

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I’ll be stepping in on the Cheat Sheet for Cori Faklaris, who’s on vacation this week.

It's Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Today could be the first day Indianapolis hits 90 degrees. Stay hydrated and wear cool clothing.

While running up the 123-foot-tall Mount Baldy in northern Indiana on Friday, he sank 11 feet under the sand and was later pulled out by five firefighters. He was "encapsulated" in sand for about three hours.

2. How much the Indianapolis Colts have been valued at by Forbes? 1.154 billion dollars, ranking them as the 20th most valuable sports teams among 50 — worldwide. Despite the Colt’s small market, Forbes says its fans, regular playoff appearances and stadium deal make it so valuable. Way to go Colts fans!

3. The Pacers officially introduced its new free agent signee Chris Copeland last night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. In a talk with the media, he said it’s a great opportunity to come to Indiana.

Copeland signed to the Pacers a few days after agreeing to a two-year, $6 million contract.

4. Today is Will Ferrell’s birthday. The comedian was born on July 16, 1967, which makes him 46. Ferrell’s talents include acting, screenwriting and impersonating. He emerged in Hollywood in the late 1990s and early 2000s. One of his most recent film appearances is “Anchorman 2,” which is scheduled to hit theaters in December.

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5. In other celebrity news, Randy Travis has awaken since his emergency surgery last week. He suffered from a stroke and had surgery to relieve pressure in his brain. Travis is using a ventilator to help with his breathing and is beginning to start early physical therapy.

6. It pays to be beautiful, but are you willing to pay for a snail facial? It’s an anti-aging treatment being used at a Japanese salon. According to Clinical Salon in Tokyo, the snail’s mucus helps remove dead skin, soothe inflammation and retain moisture. Oh, and did I mention that the snails are alive and squirm across your face during the entire treatment? Can your beauty standards hold up to this slimy treatment? Send your responses to me at @EJSham.

7. Many Indiana brewers were awarded during the Indiana State Fair Brewer's Cup competition this past weekend. Among winners was Sun King Brewery, winning the Brewers of Indiana Guild Championship Brewery Troph; and Upland Brewing Co., awarded with the professional Best of Show trophy for the 3rd year.

"Home Brewer of the Year" went to Tim Palmer, of Fishers, for finishing first in four out of 23 categories of beer. Palmer was also awarded for home brewers' Best of Show trophy with his "A Noble Daughter" pilsner beer. He’s going to brew and serve his winning recipe at the Broad Ripple Brew Pub.

8. The 18-year-old charged with murdering Monquize Edwards after the July 4 celebration has been appointed a public defender. A Marion County judge has set his preliminary trial date for Sept 16. Eron Bonner, the suspect, and Edwards are believed to be members of Bonner of the Grimmie Boyz and Edwards of the Homicide Goonz— two rival gangs. Bonner is being held without bond at Marion County Jail.

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9. In response to recent shootings, The Stop The Violence Youth Rally assembled to bring attention to violence in Indianapolis. About 250 people showed up for the anti-violence rally Monday at Veterans Memorial Park. U.S. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, (shown here) talked about how schools can improve its efforts against violence.

10. Two Indianapolis taxi companies have been denied license renewals after failing to pass code regulations. The companies are Broad Ripple Village Taxi (picture on top) and A-United Taxi. The Department of Code Enforcement has asked Broad Ripple Village Taxi to stop business operations and is asking for people to notify the department if they notice the operation of these taxis.

11. On a similar note, unsanitary conditions have shut down a well-known Muncie barbecue pit, QL’s BB-Q pit. The Delaware County Heath Department shut it down. QL Stevens’ granddaughter is vowing to re-open it.

12. More than 10 new television shows are set to be presented at this year's Comic-Con event. Comic-Con, a comic book and popular arts convention held in San Diego. It officially kicks off Thursday. One of the new shows to be presented is “Sleepy Hollow," which stars British actor Tom Mison as Ichabod Crane (pictured here).

Rob Benedict, known for his stints on "Felicity" and "Supernatural," says the con is not a film festival. “It’s different from even a film festival," he said. "These are people who, for lack of a better word, want to invest — not financially but emotionally — in new things they can connect with. It’s the perfect venue for what we made.”